Simon Bolivar Intl
Simon Bolivar Intl (SVMI/CCS) serves Maiquetia, Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (09/27, 10/28). Field elevation is 234 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
Section Breakdown
See a next to a field? Click it to confirm the info is still correct. Recently verified Outdated — please verify
Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: SVMI
- Name: Simon Bolivar Intl
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 10.601194
- Longitude: -66.991219
- Elevation: 234 ft
- Country: Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
- Municipality: Maiquetia
- IATA Code: CCS
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/Caracas
- Distance from City: 0.6 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 09/27
- Designation: 09/27
- Dimensions: 9930 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 10/28
- Designation: 10/28
- Dimensions: 11483 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.400 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 132.950 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: http://www.aeropuerto-maiquetia.com.ve/web/
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: $8.00 per metric ton MTOW
- Parking Fee: $4.00 per metric ton MTOW per 24 hours
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: Simon Bolivar International Airport (Maiquetia), Caracas, Venezuela. BAER (state airport authority) fees. USD preferred for international operators due to currency controls; Venezuelan Bolivar (VES) for domestic.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: PDVSA supplies fuel. Fuel availability can be unreliable due to refinery issues. Recommend confirming availability before dispatch. USD pricing for international operators.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: APIS required to SAIME (immigration authority). Immigration and customs at terminal. General declaration required. Transit visa may be required for certain nationalities. Security situation requires careful planning.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No curfew. Coastal airport at sea level but with mountainous terrain immediately south (Avila mountain range separates airport from Caracas). Challenging terrain on missed approach. Two runways. Tropical weather patterns.
Alternates
Airport Services
No services listed for this airport yet.
Are you a service provider? Register here to appear in this airport's listing.
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 7-30 business days (highly variable; 7-day minimum for basic permits)
- Landing Lead Time: 7-30 business days (15-day+ permits require in-person application or local representative)
Private flights require INAC authorization and may need additional government clearance.
Nearby Airports
Airport History
Discover the key milestones and historical events that shaped Simon Bolivar Intl. Our community-powered timeline traces this airport's journey from its origins to the present day.
Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at SVMI?
- The tower frequency at Simon Bolivar Intl is 118.4 MHz.
- What fuel is available at SVMI?
- Simon Bolivar Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does SVMI require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Simon Bolivar Intl (Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of).